ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — United Way of North Carolina has awarded $4 million in grants to organizations working to help families in Western North Carolina recover from Tropical Storm Helene.
The funding, distributed through the UW Helps NC Fund, will support housing stabilization for individuals and families, particularly those in the ALICE population — people who are employed but face limited income and assets. Agencies must use the funds between Sept. 1, 2025, and Sept. 1, 2026.
The UW Helps NC Fund was created to bolster recovery efforts following natural disasters across the state. Community donations, corporate gifts and individual contributions have supported it. The fund was reopened this year to aid recovery after Helene’s destruction…